LIME CUMIN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP

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Make and share this Lime Cumin Marinade for Chicken or Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together well in small bowl.
  • Adjust seasoning if desired.
  • Place chicken or shrimp in ziplock bag and pour in marinade.
  • For shrimp- marinate no longer than 1 hour.
  • For chicken- marinate no longer than 4 hours.
  • (The reason for the shortened marinating time is that the lime starts to"cook" the meat or seafood.) Grill!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 73.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1

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